16th Annual Topics Explored: Pediatric Surgical and Trauma Nursing Conference

Thursday, November 15, 2018, 7:30 AM - Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NOW ACCEPTING POSTERS

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

The conference committee is looking for proposals that include current practices related to pediatric trauma or surgical nursing care. For example, clinical best practices, performance improvement projects, simulation, and new approaches to patient teaching, leadership or research. Don’t delay — take this opportunity to make new professional connections and share your expertise with our pediatric attendees. We invite you to submit your poster abstract.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sept. 17, 2018

1. Identify challenges that face healthcare team members caring for this pediatric patient population
2. Review current treatment and technologic advances relevant to the care of children with surgical and trauma related needs
3. Discuss approaches to hemorrhagic shock; gun violence prevention; managing anxiety after trauma; caring for gender nonconforming children; children with lymphedema; and transporting the trauma patient

The registration fee for both days is $199

The registration fee for one day is $125

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a $40 service fee, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines/travel agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Services for the Disabled

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Continuing Medical Education Department at 215-590-5263.

Continuing Nursing Education Approved Provider Statement

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  This activity has been submitted to the PA State Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours.

EMS Continuing Education Hours

Application for continuing education credits has been submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Your CEUs will be applied to your Status Report within two weeks of the conclusion of the symposium. Providers from other states will be given a certificate of attendance.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (14.00 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 36th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight room rate is $172 single and double occupancy plus a 15.5 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel accommodations by calling the hotel directly. The telephone number for the Sheraton is 888-627-7071 or 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

EXHIBITORS

Applied Medical Technology

Belmont Instrument

Blue Mountain/HoverTech International

Freedom Medical

Halyard/Avanos

Medtronic

Thank you for your support!